Call for Prayer “Shawls” and Baby Blankets
A shawl of any kind provides warmth. A prayer shawl provides not only warmth, but also compassion and caring. To make such a garment, the only tools needed are needles, thread or fabric. The resulting shawl means warmth and love, both for the wearer and for the creator
Across the United States, United Methodist Women members are knitting, crocheting or sewing prayer shawls to give to people in their communities in need of compassion and caring, warmth and love. When shawls are completed, they are blessed during brief services in local churches, and then distributed nearby.
In the months ahead, Assembly 2010 planners are urging United Methodist Women members who have skills in knitting, crocheting or sewing to create prayer shawls and baby blankets for those in need. The shawls and baby blankets may be made from fabric, knitting or crocheting yarn. Suggested sizes for the prayer shawls are: triangle 65’ long and 32’ center back, rectangle 19” x 69” or 14” x 70”. These are suggested sizes and shouldn’t limit your creativity. In the months immediately preceding Assembly 2010 (April 30- May 2), United Methodist Women members should take completed prayer shawls and baby blankets to their local churches to be blessed. Then send the shawls to Linda C. Douglas, Women’s Division, 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1504, New York, NY 10115 by March 1, 2010.
Prayer shawls and blankets will be on display in the Experience Hall area of Assembly 2010. At the end of Assembly, the shawls will be distributed to those in need. Some of the shawls will be available for purchase for a minimum $25 donation with proceeds going to United Methodist Women’s Mission Giving. In a spirit of Faith•Hope•Love in Action, use your talents and skills to share warmth and love with others.
Please complete and return the enclosed form (PDF, 48K) “Call for Shawls” to Linda C. Douglas at the address on the form. For more information, contact: Linda Douglas at ldouglas@gbgm-umc.org or 212-870-3753.
